■ verb ( ~s , ~ding , ~ded )
1》 (of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly.
↘slip; slide.
2》 fasten a ~ to (a wheel) as a brake.
■ noun
1》 an act of ~ding.
2》 a runner attached to the underside of an aircraft for use when landing on snow or grass.
↘ N. Amer. each of a set of wooden rollers for moving a log or other heavy object.
3》 a braking device consisting of a wooden or metal shoe that prevents a wheel from revolving.
4》 a beam or plank of wood used to support a ship under construction or repair.
Phrases
hit the ~s informal begin a rapid decline.
on the ~s informal in a bad state; failing.
put the ~s under informal hasten the decline or failure of.
Derivatives
~dy adjective
Origin
C17: perh. related to ON skíth (see ski ).